Resident Director Jobs

Explore Resident Director opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Resident Directors lead residential communities and oversee the services, teams, and operations that help residents feel supported and connected. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on student housing, residential life, senior living, or other housing communities.

What Does a Resident Director Do?

Resident Directors guide the day-to-day experience of a residential community. Common responsibilities include supervising staff, developing programs and policies, responding to resident needs, coordinating with families or campus partners, and ensuring that facilities and services meet organizational standards. The position often combines people management, operations, communication, and problem-solving.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek candidates with strong leadership, conflict resolution, communication, and organizational skills. Depending on the setting, qualifications may include a relevant bachelor’s or graduate degree, experience in residential life or housing operations, staff supervision, budget management, and knowledge of safety, compliance, or student-support practices. Requirements vary by organization and level of responsibility.

Resident Director Career Opportunities

Resident Director roles are available across a range of organizations and residential settings. Experienced professionals may advance into senior residence life, housing operations, community management, or broader student affairs and facilities leadership roles. Review each listing for its responsibilities, work setting, compensation, and qualifications.

Find Resident Director Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare Resident Director opportunities by employer, location, and responsibilities, then find roles that align with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$150K - $180K *

Contribute to strategic leadership in engineering management, aligning execution with business goals. Drive portfolio success, enhance client satisfaction, and empower teams to optimize performance in...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $225K *

Engage with senior leaders to drive workforce transformation by diagnosing needs and shaping strategic solutions for their future state, directly influencing success through well-established relations...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Drive the operations of case management with a focus on quality service and leadership. Leverage your clinical experience and supervisory skills to enhance team performance, ensuring efficient managem...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$144K - $205K *

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$86K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships and driving growth through innovative strategies and operational excellence in the Lifesciences sector. Collaborate across functions to d...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $294K *

Drive innovation in drug development as a clinical pharmacology expert, leading strategic initiatives for both small and large molecules. Collaborate with diverse teams, communicate with regulatory ag...

Ridgefield, CTRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by conducting in-depth risk assessments for high-value properties, providing expert recommendations to enhance underwriting and loss prevention strategies while engaging directly with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Drive impactful grassroots advocacy by managing state-specific campaigns, building coalitions, and mobilizing community support for immigrant rights. Collaborate with diverse partners to enhance local...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$165K - $185K *

Lead the execution of AI-enabled clinical informatics initiatives, focusing on Ambient AI Scribe capabilities. Drive program delivery, align stakeholders, and enhance clinical workflows to improve hea...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$246K - $332K *

Shape the future of health economics and outcomes research by leading strategic initiatives across the nephrology portfolio, ensuring high-quality evidence generation and collaboration with cross-func...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $137K *

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State College, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading compliance assurance initiatives that enhance the reliability of the North American electric grid. Collaborate with industry stakeholders to develop and implement risk...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

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Philadelphia, PARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $342K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of medical strategy, spearheading core deliverables for pipeline molecules while leading cross-functional collaborations in neuroscience and psychiatry. Drive impa...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $182K *

Transform regulatory strategies in FDA Pharma and IVDR, ensuring compliance and driving product approvals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor associates, and enhance processes to support...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $188K *

Lead Pension Risk Transfer initiatives through effective management of complex transactions, ensuring seamless execution from client engagement to implementation while building strategic relationships...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Support healthcare business development by engaging with executives, managing a multi-state territory, and driving client relationships. Utilize your sales expertise to strategize and grow our footpri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $200K *

Lead innovative clinical pharmacology efforts to advance ophthalmic drug development, ensuring technical excellence and strategic alignment across multiple programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $195K *

Unlock patient engagement strategies by integrating insights into drug development. Collaborate with diverse teams to generate evidence, engage with professional societies, and lead initiatives that p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Resident Director?question toggle

    A Resident Director leads a residential community and oversees its staff, operations, programs, and resident support. The exact scope depends on the organization and setting.

  • What does a Resident Director do day to day?question toggle

    Typical duties include supervising residential staff, addressing resident concerns, coordinating community programs, managing operations, and working with other departments or stakeholders.

  • What qualifications do Resident Director jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers may look for a relevant degree, residential or housing experience, leadership and communication skills, and experience with staff supervision, operations, or resident services.

  • Where do Resident Directors work?question toggle

    Resident Directors may work in college and university housing, student residential programs, senior living, and other organizations that operate residential communities.

  • How can I find Resident Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Resident Director listings on Ladders and review each posting for salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.